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Write an expression that is equivalent to
5(a+3b)+6+8a+12

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Answer:


5(a+3b)+6+8a+12=13a + 15b + 18

Explanation:

Expanding rules (and rearranging) gives us that


5(a+3b)+6+8a+12\\= (5a + 15b) + 8a + (6 + 12)\\= (5a + 8a) + (15b) + (18)\\= 13a + 15b + 18

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Answer:

13a+15b+18 is the answer hope it helps

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